Ruby Princess Review

Never again

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Ruby Princess
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Msmac54
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Mar 2019
Cabin: Mini-Suite with Balcony
Traveled with children

I am a veteran when it comes to cruising. I have done over 20. Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Holland. This was my first and last on Princess. This ship was supposed to be refurbished but our bathroom smelled moldy. I have to steam and use fabreeze to try and fix the smell.

I had heard that the service was ok in the beginning and tapers off towards the end of the cruise. That was exactly what happened. By day 4 the waiters in the Buffet areas were down right rude. I always pre-paid gratuities but this was the first time I had to fight myself not to have them taken off. This cruise closes down at midnight, no bars open, disco was dead and only played music from 60-80s. Bingo was over priced and the host talked non stop. It took over an hour to play 4 games. Only one live show in 5 days. The shore excursion desk took us to tender then told us to walk to dolphin encounters. They cut it so close , we never had time to shop.

I was offered free play on my next cruise but I tore the paper up. I won’t ever go on princess again. Can’t give me a free cruise. Royal Caribbean or Carnival for me.

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Mini-Suite with Balcony

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Our steward Jeff Santiago was the highlight of the cruise. The most friendly of all the staff. He was professional and he attended all our requests quickly. I didn’t mention the smell as I handled that myself.

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